Travel

Whether it be the truffle laden forests of Istria, the vineyards of Mendoza, or the culinary riches of Cape Town, food and wine have always been the driving force of my travels throughout the world. Here you will find travel logs from these adventures as well as my food and wine inspired experiences. Questions about planning a trip or a specific location? Feel free to reach out via the contact tab, I would love to talk travel with you. Bon Voyage! ***2017 destinations visited: La Cumbre and Buenos Aires, Argentina, Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay, Munich, Germany, Salzburg, Austria, Venice, Italy, Rovinj, Croatia***

The Klyde Warren Park – aka the Deck Park – built over an old freeway in Uptown I take a bite and am instantly transported to a campfire, deep in the woods. We are dining on gently roasted potatoes and hen of the woods mushrooms, both of which have been soaking up the essence of a wood-fire for what must …

Morning as seen from the porch at Simon’s Point “You know in yoga class when they tell you to close your eyes and visualize the place where you feel the most at peace? This is my place.” We are flying through the Bahamian waters, perched at the bow of the boat. Maggie and I are clutching the one and only rail …

Z and I at Bodega Salentein in the Uco Valley The serenity in the air buzzes with an undercurrent of excitement. We are in the small hamlet of Chacras de Coria, located just 20 miles south of Mendoza and nestled right in the heart of Argentina’s most prominent and burgeoning wine country. Best known for the magic they spin with …

It’s been just over two years since we visited Argentina. After five incomparable days in Buenos Aires, we traded the metropolitan energy for the peace and serenity of Mendoza, Argentina’s most renowned wine region. We toured a variety of wineries during our time in Mendoza, slowly making our way toward the Andes, the flavors of the grapes evolving as we steadily …

Z, standing outside of El DesNivel Parrilla in the San Telmo Neighborhood of BA The convergence of Argentina and our married-without-kids-travel-vow turned out to be far more powerful than I could have ever expected. Then again, I had absolutely no expectations of what Argentina, particularly Buenos Aires, had to offer. Plucked from a list of international hotels owned by Hyatt, …

My first Thanksgiving with Z’s family was filled with the typical and beloved trappings of the holiday. Food, wine and family convened and I was introduced to their traditional way of giving thanks and remembering the year gone by. I was given a clean, crisp white napkin and a bag of pens. ‘Draw something to represent your year’ said Honey, …

For a few hours yesterday, Lexington was the place to be for foodies! The fourth Annual Kentucky Proud Incredible Food Show brought together a bevy of food producers and purveyors, each one putting their best foot forward in celebration of all things culinary in our beautiful Bluegrass state. It was my first time attending and I had no idea what to expect. …

The story I am about to tell is a rare one. Not rare in the sense of location, activities or inspiration. In fact, it is entirely common to find a family setting off on a beach vacation, spending days basking in the rays of the Gulf Coast sun, their worries washing away with every break of a wave. However, when …

Have you ever heard a ‘Mary Caroline’ story? Chances are, if you’ve met me in person, then the answer is yes. And I bet you are chuckling now, recalling these funny tales of a supremely kind, innocent girl from Spartanburg, South Carolina. Mary Caroline and I met the first week of school during our freshman year at Centre College. Her peppy …

There is something about Siena. Z and I decided to spend an afternoon exploring this Tuscan city after a morning of wine tasting during our honeymoon. We fell in love instantly and, to this day, count it as one of our favorite places in the world. Everything about it just felt right. From it’s black and white striped Duomo Cathedral …